Question On DAC Report
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What's crazy about this claim is that I still hit nothing, I damaged nothing, nothing happened, no one was harmed, and he can just make this claim without any evidence what-so-ever.
-mountain girl
Hey MG, Sorry to hear about this mess, I was hoping it would work out for you! I'm not sure about the DAC but If you need to file a report I'd take your posts of your training from here. I'd give them to HR and run them as far up the flag pole as you could get, just to make sure Conway knows what a screw up this so called trainer is. WOW!! 
Keep your head, don't loose control and you will prevail, their loss and the next company's gain! MRC
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Hey, thanks, Michael. I HEAR ya. I'm with ya. I think I'm already almost over them, emotionally. That trainer has way too much power and his authority is never questioned. That's a very bad thing, in any organization. I am really glad I'm out of there, as I would have had to reimburse them $3,000 for training had I quit of my own free will, before a year was up. I was contracted for a year and I can't imagine how badly they would have messed with me, (my head, my record) in that space of time. My classmate knows darned well, he's stuck with them for a full year and he's already not that happy about it. I think it's safe to say that most of us truckers enjoy a certain degree of freedom and the healing part of this fiasco is that they have set me free.
-mountain girl
Awesome, didn't know about the $$$ part. You can also think of it this way, you got behind the wheel experience for yourself, you know more now about the job and your determination is already pulling you out of the mud onto your new career. You go girl!!!!
To my understanding, no they can't as you didnt have an accident.. Near miss is not classified as an accident. I'm not completely sure on this though. But of they do, you can file against it. I'd recommen ordering a copy of your DAC and go through it. There could be a chance that you won't get anything back, which means your not in the system...
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
DOT reportable accidents will show up on a DAC , this should not.
The larger issue is that they will show up as an employer, and future employers are required to verify prior employment - so if Conway is out to screw you - this is where they can do so.
While prior employers are only supposed to verify dates of employment, and whether they would rehire or not (to which a "no rehire" is considered the "negative message" they want to transmit), additional comments, such as "employee had numerous safety issues", would can also be used to screw you in the future.
Aside from the "leaving and not paying for training" thing - HOW you leave, also reflects greatly on how THEY REACT to future employment verification inquiries.
Not telling you to kiss their butt or anything, but "making waves" (****ing people off), also increases the chances of "retaliatory type behavior" on their part.
I notice that y'all were having issues since day one (not an accusation, simply an observation), so I've been thinking this may not have been the greatest fit for you.
Rick
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
DOT reportable accidents will show up on a DAC , this should not.
The larger issue is that they will show up as an employer, and future employers are required to verify prior employment - so if Conway is out to screw you - this is where they can do so.
While prior employers are only supposed to verify dates of employment, and whether they would rehire or not (to which a "no rehire" is considered the "negative message" they want to transmit), additional comments, such as "employee had numerous safety issues", would can also be used to screw you in the future.
Aside from the "leaving and not paying for training" thing - HOW you leave, also reflects greatly on how THEY REACT to future employment verification inquiries.
Not telling you to kiss their butt or anything, but "making waves" (****ing people off), also increases the chances of "retaliatory type behavior" on their part.
I notice that y'all were having issues since day one (not an accusation, simply an observation), so I've been thinking this may not have been the greatest fit for you.
Rick
You're right. There were issues from day one and evvvverything got off on the wrong foot, starting with being really ill, the weekend before my first day ...lalala ...and not being really being well enough to start that week.
I think I'm going to pay attention to that next time. There might be something to that message that my body is trying to tell me something.
Yesterday, I left without incident, even though this was pretty bad. I promised the terminal manager that he had my loyalty (I even used that word) that I would not turn on anyone. I even told him and the admin manager that I'd be willing to work on the dock until they had an opportunity to maybe test me again for driving. I told him that I really wanted to work there, rather than anywhere else. At the moment, this was the truth in how I felt when I said it. My sentiments have probably changed since yesterday morning but I was honest in the moment and I certainly hadn't processed anything by that time. I'm not even sure if they would consider hiring me for any other position or if they just wanted me out of there. My guess is that they don't want me there at all but it's how the conversation transpired anyway.
When I walked through the break room, a few driver-friends gave me hugs. I told them I failed the test and I said nothing more about all the injustices. It was bitter-sweet and I left gracefully.
I suppose I can ask? the HR rep when she calls me, how they will report this to the DAC?
-mountain girl
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
When I walked through the break room, a few driver-friends gave me hugs. I told them I failed the test and I said nothing more about all the injustices. It was bitter-sweet and I left gracefully.
-mountain girl
Thats you MG. A class act all the way.
When I walked through the break room, a few driver-friends gave me hugs. I told them I failed the test and I said nothing more about all the injustices. It was bitter-sweet and I left gracefully.
-mountain girl
Thats you MG. A class act all the way.
HM
-mountain girl
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The head trainer at Con-way who tested me on Friday claimed I had a "near accident" in the yard because he claimed I "nearly" hit my mirror on one of the trailers I was backing next to. He claimed he had to yell "stop" at me when I already had my foot on the brake. At Con-way, a "near accident" is one in which a driver has to answer to and explain in a report. Had he actually had to yell at me to stop, between my reaction time and the time it would have taken me to stop, I wouldn't have been able to stop in time. I was already doing it (stopping) when he shouted. This, all while he had both ears plugged with his earbuds, listening to the sports channel on his iPhone. I know this, because I asked him what he was listening to and he explained that he was listening to commentary following the Broncos game against Dallas, from the night before. (This, he did, the entire time I was testing, except when I was talking, giving my pre-trips). Every time I had a question, he had to take them both out to hear me and I had to repeat my question at least once. I submit, that he was not fully paying attention, most of the day.
Can Con-way report this alleged "near accident" in my DAC? Is there any way for me to prevent them from doing this?
-mountain girl
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated